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The Fort St John RCMP want to remind all drivers to slow down and drive safe this Christmas season
December 23, 2025
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Fort St John, British Columbia
From: Fort St. John RCMP
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PSA - Winter Driving Awareness
With winter driving conditions in full effect due to excessive amounts of snow fall and road clearing efforts both in town and on rural roads, the Fort St John RCMP wishes to remind the driving public to slow down and leave space while driving to the current road conditions.
Because collision reports are up and drivers are making complaints about other drivers tailgating or failing to come to a stop at stop signs or red lights; a public reminder seems to be appropriate.
The BC Motor Vehicle Act has numerous charge sections to help enforce safety on the roads throughout the province with penalties being issued to drivers when they fail to drive to road conditions or drive in unsafe manors.
“With high amounts of snowfall comes compact snow and icy road conditions. Driving to the current road conditions is key. That may mean, leaving early, slowing down when conditions dictate and leaving space between yourself and the driver in front of you, giving yourself time to react to unpredictable circumstances,” said Constable Chad Neustaeter, Media Relations Officer for the Fort St John RCMP. “These proactive driving practices could make the difference to help you arrive at your destination safely and on time.”
Drivers who fail to drive according to road conditions and drive unsafely may face various applicable fines under the BC Motor Vehicle Act. Some of these ticketable offences are:
- Speed Relative to Conditions which carries a $167 fine and 3 demerit points on your license,
- Fail to stop for red light/obey stop sign which both carry a $167 fine and 3 demerit points,
- Follow to Closely which carries a $109 fine and 3 demerit points. This fine also includes a commercial vehicle specific charge for drivers of semis and other commercial vehicle who follow to closely to other vehicles,
- Drive without Consideration which carries a $196 fine and 6 demerit points, and
- Drive without due Care and Attention which carries a $368 fine and 6 demerit points.
Slowing down, giving yourself extra space to react and taking your time getting to your destination will help you and the drivers around you get home safe and sound this Christmas season.
From the Fort St John RCMP, have a safe and merry Christmas!
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“With high amounts of snowfall comes compact snow and icy road conditions. Driving to the current road conditions is key. That may mean, leaving early, slowing down when conditions dictate and leaving space between yourself and the driver in front of you, giving yourself time to react to unpredictable circumstances. These proactive driving practices could make the difference to help you arrive at your destination safely and on time.”
Constable Chad Neustaeter, Media Relations Officer for the Fort St John RCMP